2011 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · GY61 BYW

The December 2025 MOT at 95,625 miles resulted in a pass, but the record shows a pattern of recurring faults that suggest the vehicle’s condition is deteriorating rather than stabilising. The tester flagged a near‑side front wheel distortion, four brake discs that were worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, and a rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. These repeated issues indicate a worsening trend in maintenance and component condition. The mileage has risen from 31,779 miles in December 2015 to 95,625 miles in December 2025, averaging about 6,375 miles per year, which aligns with the car’s 15‑year age. However, the interval between the January 2024 test at 75,049 miles and the January 2025 test at 89,068 miles added roughly 14,000 miles in a single year, indicating accelerated usage in recent years. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs, especially given the 2023 failure noting a fractured near‑side rear coil spring and earlier reports of wheel bearing play and noise. The brake system warrants close inspection for binding calipers, excessive disc wear, and pad thickness, as multiple entries record worn, pitted discs and sub‑1.5 mm pads. Tyre condition, water ingress in the lamp assemblies, and the ABS warning lamp also merit verification, as these issues have recurred across several tests. While the car remains legally roadworthy, the combination of structural fatigue, persistent brake and suspension defects, and rapid mileage accumulation points to a vehicle that has been driven hard and may require significant remedial work; a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is essential to confirm that these faults have been fully rectified.